Laptop holder for extension arm

a technology for extension arms and laptops, which is applied to instruments, scaffold accessories, signs, etc., can solve the problems of user choice between undesirable alternatives, equipment in undesirable locations, and inconvenient size and portability

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-04-12
INNOVATIVE OFFICE PROD LLC
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Unfortunately, the convenience in size and portability may not be matched by proper ergonomics in the placement of such devices.
These requirements may conflict, causing the user to choose between undesirable alternatives.
While this may free up space on the workspace, it often places the equipment in undesirable locations.
However, the use of a separate monitor, mouse and / or keyboard leads to multiple devices that can take up valuable real estate on, in, or over the user's workspace.
Furthermore, the cost of the separate components may be prohibitive, especially for space-saving monitors such as flat panel displays, wireless keyboards and wireless mice.

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[0033]The aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will be appreciated when considered with reference to the following description of preferred embodiments and accompanying figures. In describing the preferred embodiments of the invention illustrated in the figures, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each term selected includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

[0034]FIGS. 1A-1G illustrate a mounting system 10 having an extension arm assembly 20, a mounting assembly 40, a tilting device 60, and a holder unit 100 for supporting a portable device such as a laptop computer 80. As shown in FIGS. 1A-D, the extension arm assembly 20 is engaged at one end to the mounting assembly 40, which may secure to a piece of furniture such as a desk, a wall such as a slat wall, a sectio...

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The present invention provides a device for holding a laptop computer or other portable devices. The laptop is placed on a support having a generally planar surface. A pair of adjustable arm members is pivotally connected to the support. The user may adjust one or both of the arm members to accommodate portable devices of different sizes. Clips or other connectors are used to secure the laptop to the holding device. The clips connect to the arm members and to the support. The clips may have one or more components, and may be configured to slide along the arm members and the support. The support may include a number of projections that can be arranged in an X-shaped configuration. A release plate or other connector couples the holding device to an extension assembly. The release plate provides a quick release from a tilting device of the extension assembly.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 264,184, entitled LAPTOP HOLDER, filed Aug. 4, 2006 and U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 264,185, entitled LAPTOP HOLDER, filed Aug. 4, 2006, the entire disclosures of which are hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a device for use in supporting and displaying electronic devices. More particularly, the present invention is particularly adapted for use as a support platform for use with laptop computers and other portable computing devices.[0003]Laptop computers and similar portable devices are often used in home and office environments, and may be placed on a desk as a stand alone device or in conjunction with a docking station. Unfortunately, the convenience in size and portability may not be matched by proper ergonomics in the placement of such devices. F...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04G3/00
CPCA47B21/0314F16M11/04F16M11/041F16M11/10F16M11/12F16M11/2092F16M11/24F16M13/00F16M13/02F16M13/022F16M11/2014A47B2023/049F16M2200/063F16M2200/024Y10S248/917Y10S248/919
Inventor DERRY, BRADLEY A.VANDUZER, DAVIDODDSEN, JR., ODD N.
Owner INNOVATIVE OFFICE PROD LLC
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